The Combined Cadet Force

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The Combined Cadet Force
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The History of the CCF and Air Cadet Organisation

• The CCF was officially established in 1948 with
  an initial strength of 3,000
• The roots of the CCF go as far back as 1859. At
  that time the country believed itself to be faced
  with the threat of invasion.
• The Secretary of State of the day sent out a
  letter inviting the formation of a Volunteer
  Corps
• A number of schools formed volunteer corps of
  their own among the the earliest being Rossall,
  Eton and Rugby.

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• By the turn of century, there were about 100
  school cadet units.
• In 1908 the Officers Training Corp (OTC) was
  established with the senior divisions in the
  universities and the junior divisions in schools
• 1920-1930 support was cut and only the strongest
  units and the independent school corps survived.
• Mid 1930s politicians gradually recognised the
  threat from Germany and support grew once more,
  it was then that the first RAF or Air Sections
  appeared.

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The Origins of the Air Cadet Organisation

• In 1938 Air Commodore Chamier came up with a plan
  to form an Air Defence Cadet Corp (ADCC). His
  idea was to attract and train young men, who had
  an interest in aviation.

• The Air Cadet Movement aimed to prepare cadets
  for joining the RAF. It tried to give cadets as
  much Service and aviation background as possible
  as well as giving instruction in drill,
  discipline, how to wear the uniform and how to
  behave on RAF stations.
• Activites such as shooting, camping and of course
  flying were important

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• By 1939 the activities of the ADCC were severely
  restricted because of the approach of World War
  II. Many ADCC instructors and squadron officers
  were called into regular service and Cadets went
  to work on RAF stations

• In a very short period of time the ADCC produced
  thousands of well qualified individuals who went
  on to pass quickly through the basic training

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The Establishment of the ATC

• In 1940 the government realised the true value of
  the work done by the ADCC and agreed to take over
  it control.
• In 1941 the Air Training Corp (ATC) was
  officially established
• One solution to the small number of flights
  available to flying training was the introduction
  of gliding
• This gave the cadets a chance to get the feel of
  an aircraft in flight and allow them to handle
  the controls.

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The CCF is formed

• Schools which kept boys over the age of 17, with
  a minimum strength of 60 cadets, were invited to
  join the newly-formed Combined Cadet Force

• CCF Crest

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Flying Scholarships

• Introduced in 1950
• They brought one of the biggest single incentives
  that could be offered to a 17 year old
• Recent Scholarships have been awarded to Ian
  Dickson, Sam Fell, Chris Chown and Neal Toms

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Glider Training - THEN

• The Grasshopper was used
• Launching a primary glider was a team effort!!
  Two teams of 6 cadets,each with a length of
  rubber bungee would on the word of command, walk
  forward each team moving left and right
  respectively.

• All being well, the officer in charge would
  release the glider, no doubt with his fingers
  crossed.
• There are no records of serious injury!!

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Glider Training - NOW

• We glide at Volunteer Gliding School (VGS) 615 in
  Kenley
• They are equipped with Viking gliders which is a
  two-seater with dual controls

• These gliders are winch launched!!
• This is a drum on which 1500m of strong flexible
  steel cable is wound.
• The cable pulls the glider forward and upwards to
  1000 ft in seconds!
• Thrilling!!

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CCF (RAF) Sections Today

• Nearly 250 schools have contingents
• There are now over 9000 cadets including girls in
  187 RAF Sections
• 27 of these sections are compulsory

• ETHOS
• To provide within a disciplined organisation
  opportunities for cadets to develop powers of
  leadership and how they can be developed.

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Activities

• AEF
• VGS
• Gliding and Flying Scholarships
• Adventurous Training
• Camps
• Ground Training Competition

• Overseas flights
• International cadet Exchange
• Leadership Course
• Command Tasks
• Camp Craft
• Communications
• Etc..

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Questions
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The Combined Cadet Force - Organisation

• A CCF Contingent consists of three sections
  ARMY, ROYAL NAVY, ROYAL AIR FORCE
• The training in the CCF is
• A) to provide the opportunities for young people
  to exercise responsibility and leadership, and to
  learn from the Services how they can be best
  developed
• B) To impart a basic knowledge and understanding
  of the role of the Armed Forces
• C) To encourage those who have an interest in the
  Services to join the Regular or Reserve Forces

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• ISCC Inter-services Cadet Committee
• JCS Joint Cadet Secretariat
• HQ AC Headquarter Air Cadets at RAF Cranwell
• TEST TEAMS Test SNCO Sgt Carney
• Sqn Ldr Quick liaison Officer
• Parent Unit Odiham
• Staff Flt Lt Garcia, Flt Lt Jones, Plt Off
  Robinson, Plt Off Sowa

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Air Cadet Organisation
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Cadet Establishment
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Promotions

• J Cpl Cadet must pass Proficiency Part 1 (
  First Class Cadet) have some leadership
  instruction
• Sgt Cadet must pass Part 1 2 and have
  completed a formal NCO selection/Cadre Course
• Above Sgt- Cadet should have completed the
  Advanced stage of proficiency training
  approved by TEST Officer

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Section of 65 Cadets
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Headquarters Air Cadets (HQAC)

• They oversee the training and administration of
  both the ATC and CCF.
• Wing Commander Clayton Jones
• Squadron Leader Dennis Munday
• Training, Evaluation and Support Teams at various
  stations- ours is (TEST Officer) Sqn Ldr David
  Quick and (TEST SNCO) Sgt Gosden
• They provide a link between the CCF section and
  HQAC
• They provide advice, assistance and training
  opportunities

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CCF (RAF) TEST AreasOurs South CentralRAF
Uxbridge
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Affiliation and Parenting

• Parenting- the provision of services to help CCF
  Sections to operate efficiently- distribution of
  uniform and RAF equuipment
• Affiliation- (RAF Wittering) a scheme to enable
  RAF stations to provide direct and effective
  assistance to CCF RAF Sections. Station has an
  ACLO (Air Cadet Liaison Officer)
• They accept air cadets on day visits
• They provide facilities for courses
• They provide staff to visit CCF RAF sections to
  assist in training

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Classification and Rank

• Classifications
• Senior Cadet Part 3
• Leading Cadet- Part 2
• First Class Cadet- Part 1
• Cadet- Recruit test
• Recruit

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Rank Structure

• Cadet Warrant Officer (CWO)
• Cadet Flight Sergeant (Cdt FS)
• Cadet Corporal (Cdt Cpl)
• Cadet Junior Corporal (Cdt JCpl)

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Personal Qualities

• Every NCO is expected to
• Bear an appropriate share of responsibility for
  the morale,discipline and control of all
  subordinates.
• Show pride in the CCF (RAF) and take an active
  interest in its good name and efficiency
• Be smart in appearance and set a high standard of
  personal behaviour.

• Cadet Corporal and Junior Corporal
• Recognise the need for discipline and be able to
  apply it with fairness and common sense
• Communicate clearly, orally and in writing
• Plan and organise a given task
• Command a drill squad

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Personal Qualities

• Cadet Sergeant
• Accept a greater amount of responsibility,show
  initiative and inspire confidence
• Display a sound understanding of the role and
  organisation of the Corps.
• Take an active part in the organisation of
  squadron activities

• Cadet Flight Sergeant
• A Cdt FS should possess all of the above
  qualities but to a greater depth and should
  display a level of maturity above that of other
  cadets of the same age.

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• Questions

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Dress and Discipline

• The need for discipline
• To reflect pride in behaviour,appearance and
  dress
• Willingness to obey orders instantly and without
  question
• It is necessary in a military service where
  efficiency and swift reactions are vital

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What is Self-Discipline?

• Ability to display responsibility and sensible
  behaviour without supervision or the fear of
  punishment.
• Must uphold the good name of the RAF

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UNIFORM

• No deviations or additions to the uniform are
  allowed
• No ornaments /emblems or badges may be worn
  unless authorised

• REMEMBER
• Cadets are seen more than regular RAF personal!!!
• Therefore behave well

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What is Standard Dress?

• Beret- band must be horizontal round the head.(1
  inch above eyebrow) The loose material of the
  crown is to be drawn down to the right side and
  the badge clearly displayed in a position above
  the left eye.
• Jersey Blue-grey
• Trousers- RAF No.2 dress trousers to be worn with
  blue-grey supporting belt.

• Skirt- for female cadets just above knee
• Shirt Dark blue work shirt with no tie- top
  button undone- Wedgwood blue shirt and black tie
  is worn on formal occasions
• Brassard worn on upper right arm
• Footwear- black,laced service type shoe
  purchased privately
• Socks- black
• Tights- Nearly black tights

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Standard Dress
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Badges

• Badges of rank- Cpl, Sgt, FS and CWO to be worn
  of the shoulder straps of either the jersey or
  the shirt
• Flying Scholarship, Cadet Navigator and Gliding
  Badges- worn on left shoulder patch of Jersey-
  (Flying above the Gliding)

• DoE Award Badges are worn centrally on the right
  shoulder patch of the jersey (Only one is worn at
  a time)

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Badges on the Brassard

• Distinguishing Badge
• Classification Badge
• Badges for shooting
• The Cadet Hundred Badge
• Leadership Course Badge

• Communications Badge
• Band Badges
• See OHP for positions

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Saluting

• Why? recognising a person in authority who
  holds the Queens Commission and are giving an
  outward sign of their loyalty to the Queen
• Officer is required to return the salute as an
  acknowledgement of the compliment paid to Her
  Majesty

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How to Salute

• Right hand up palm facing outward to a position
  where first finger is in line with the right eye
  and elbow is level with shoulder and arm in line
  with body
• If injured right arm salute with left
• If no head dress do not salute with the hand

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When to Salute

• Cadet in uniform including head-dress
• Salute all commissioned officers including
  officers wearing civilian clothing whom they
  recognise

• If not wearing head-dress or if carrying
  something with head-dress
• Stand to attention give eyes right or eyes
  left (carried out by turning the head and eyes
  smartly towards the officer as you pass)

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When to Salute

• A cadet must salute both when entering and
  leaving a room in which there is an Officer.
• Remain standing until given permission-
  head-dress not removed until given permission

• The cadet must salute the occupant of a vehicle
  flying a distinguishing flag or showing star
  plates. (Important on an RAF station)

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When to Salute

• A salute is not to be attempted when riding a
  bicycle or motorcycle or when driving a vehicle

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Passing an officer

• Salute on the 3rd pace before reaching officer -
  at same time turn head smartly in direction of
  officer. Finish on 3rd pace after passing and
  turn head to front

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When Approaching to Address Officer

• Halt two paces from the officer.
• Salute and address the officer.
• Later take leave by saluting again before turning
  to withdraw (no backwards step before saluting)

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Recognising Rank Badges from the Three Services

• Recognised by rank displayed on the sleeve
• If in doubt- salute!
• See OHP

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How to Address People

• Officers and Civilian Instructor are to addressed
  as Sir or Maam
• Cadet Warrant officer Warrant Officer
• Test SNCO Sergeant
• All other cadets- by their rank- Flight Sergeant,
  Sergeant, Corporal

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